In conversation with, Ingrid Bame is a Project Manager at the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) with nearly five years of experience in tobacco control advocacy. She also a founding member of the South African Tobacco-Free Youth Forum (SATFYF), and she combines grassroots mobilization with policy advocacy to drive change. Passionate about public health, Ingrid is committed to advancing tobacco control through strong partnerships, strategic engagement, and capacity building in industry monitoring.